On My Run Today...

The scenery is beautiful when I run.
The trees sway back and forth in the wind.
The sun beams down on the earth warming and brighteneing everything it touches.
Wild roses cascade over a fence to say hello.
Mirrors of dew on the grass reflect the big world above.

But these aren't the only beautiful things I see.
I see people.
I see people showing kindness.
They smile, say hello and wave as I run past.
In their cars, they motion for me to cross the street.

They are young.
They are old.
They are somewhere in between.
They have dark skin.
They have light skin.
They are somewhere in between.
They have money.
They don't have money.
They are somewhere in between.
I see people.

As I finish my run, and turn onto my street,
I am at peace.
I am at home on this street.

My neighbors smile and wave as I pass by.
Some have light skin.
Some have dark skin.
Some are in between.
Some are young.
Some are old.
Some are in between.

My heart swells knowing that kindness and decency truly does exist.
I see the truth as I run.
I see God's creation.
Made in his image-
All of us needing our savior,
One not better than another.
I see people.
I see the fingerprints of God.